The purpose of this course is to teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. The course content and activities prepare participants to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies and prevent drownings and injuries. Successful completion o fthis course, which includes attending all class sessions, will certify participants in Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED which is valid for 2 years.

Prerequisites: -Must be 15 years old by the last day of the course -Swim 300 yards continuously -Swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 7-10 feed, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface, swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object and exit the water without using a ladder or steps, all within 1 minute and 40 seconds.

Enrollment EvaluationClass enrollment is evaluated at 9:00 a.m. the Monday prior to the class. Classes that have not reach 5 registrants at the time of evaluation may be cancelled. Individuals enrolled in a class that has been cancelled will be given the option of transferring to another scheduled class or being issued a full refund.

Cancellation RequestsAll cancellation/transfer requests must be made at least 8 days prior to the start of the class in order for a refund to be considered. Granted cancellation requests will incur a $10 processing fee.Please send cancellation/transfer request with reason to: aquaprog@oakland.edu

Enrollment EvaluationClass enrollment is evaluated at 9:00 a.m. the Monday prior to the class. Classes that have not reach 5 registrants at the time of evaluation may be cancelled. Individuals enrolled in a class that has been cancelled will be given the option of transferring to another scheduled class or being issued a full refund.

Cancellation RequestsAll cancellation/transfer requests must be made at least 8 days prior to the start of the class in order for a refund to be considered. Granted cancellation requests will incur a $10 processing fee.Please send cancellation/transfer request with reason to: aquaprog@oakland.edu